The injured worker sustained an industrial injury with cumulative trauma from 2/21/2016, to 8/11/2017, affecting his left shoulder, internal and cardiac systems, neck, left arm, cervical spine, right knee, left knee, lumbar spine, right heel and foot, as well as causing stress, strain, anxiety, depression, and a hernia. These injuries occurred while he was employed as a Field Operations Team Lead at Turnkey Vacation Rentals and were settled through a compromise and release for $200,000 on 12/12/2019.
Following the workers’ compensation settlement, Silberman & Lam, LLP filed a Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) claim on behalf of the injured worker, who had preexisting conditions including headaches, hearing loss/tinnitus, vision issues and astigmatism, insomnia, memory issues, vertigo, digestive system issues, and thoracic spine problems.
After thorough discovery and court proceedings, Silberman & Lam, LLP successfully secured a 100% disability award from the SIBTF. The applicant was awarded back benefits totaling $13,362 and ongoing weekly benefits of $472, subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Based on the average life expectancy, the present value of this award is estimated to exceed $700,000.
